Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.8.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Humble Request Finds Fulfillment
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: Having thus been especially requested by Nanda Mahārāja to do that which he already desired to do, Garga Muni performed the name-giving ceremony for Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma in a solitary place.”
What the purport teaches
- Nanda Mahārāja especially requested Garga Muni to perform the ceremony.
- This request agreed with what Garga Muni already desired to do.
- Garga Muni performed the name-giving ceremony for Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma in a solitary place.
Try this today
Carry out one small act of devotional service today without seeking recognition.
Ask yourself
Can I appreciate devotional service carried out quietly, without public attention?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.